IBM 6578, 6579, 6269, 6059, 6058, 6569, 6568, 6648, 6649 manual Flash BIOS/VPD update procedure

BIOS installed in the computer, the latest BIOS available for the computer, and where to obtain the latest level of BIOS.

vCurrent Level BIOS information

– Run the Configuration Utility to determine the level of BIOS installed.

vSources for determining the latest level BIOS available

1.

IBM PC Company Home Page

http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/

2.PC PartnerInfo-Technical Database (CTSTIPS.NSF)

3.HelpCenter

4.Levels 1 and 2 Support

5.RETAIN

v Sources for obtaining the latest level BIOS available

IBM PC Company Home Page http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/

2.PC PartnerInfo-Technical Database (CTSTIPS.NSF)

3.HelpCenter

4.Levels 1 and 2 Support

To update (flash) the BIOS, see “Flash (BIOS/VPD) update procedure”.

Flash (BIOS/VPD) update procedure

Attention: Refer to the information label located inside the system unit cover for any model-specific information.

1.Power-off the computer.

2.Insert the flash update diskette into drive A.

3.Power-on the computer.

4.When the Update Utility appears; select the country/keyboard, then press Enter.

5.If the computer serial number was previously recorded, the number is displayed with an option to update it. Press Y to update the serial number.

6.Type the 7-digit serial number of the computer you are servicing, then press Enter.

7.Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the flash (BIOS/VPD) update procedure.

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